Ward 3 Northampton:Fruit tree planting project

Northampton's ward 3 lies south of downtown, is divided by route 5, and is west of I-91. Like other parts of town, countless little "spaces" of green lawn, eroded footpaths, compacted soil and mugwort abound.

This project seeks to convert these "spaces", into "places" - where opportunities for free food, medicine, and connection to the land abound.Project Goals:

Transform vacant spaces around town into small, ideally perennial gardens

Work with local volunteers, especially youth, through the design and implementation process

Install informative signs to inspire curiosity and use of space, and grow enthusiasm for the project.

Inspire similar projects in other parts of the city, and beyond Northampton